While I love the holiday giving season, choosing the rights gifts for your friends and family can be an arduous task. When in doubt, I like to stick with items that are useful, classic, and beautiful. Take a look at my picks for some items that will make any home feel cozy and warm this winter:1. RyuMei - Kamakurabori Red Wave Tea Canister - $9.99 For all your tea-loving friends, this gorgeous tea storage canister is decorated in a traditional Japanese Kamakurabori style. Complement this gift with some organic green tea or macha powder. 2. Wind & Willow Home - Wooden Mixing Spoons (Set of 3) Fall Harvest - $32Minnesota-based home goods company Wind & Willow Home is known for it's simple, yet modern housewares which are internationally recognized for their bold colors, bare woods, and organic textures. These charming wooden spoons will come in handy for all your brownie-baking needs this winter!3. Small Spells - Black Crescent Moon Small Planter with Plate - $42Rachel Howe of Small Spells is an artist and ceramicist based in Brooklyn, NY. I love her quirky line of mugs, planters and more. This adorable moon planter is made to order, and will arrive in 4-6 weeks. 4. Jayson Home - Branch Brass Servers - $75Add a little sparkle to your life with this elegant brass serving set. Everyday meals feel like a fancy affair when you bust out these beauties. 5. CB2 - Inner Peace Wreath - $49.95This oversize, rustic peace wreath was designed for CB2 by Robert and Cortney Novogratz. I used to work for The Novogratz, and I know for a fact that they are literally "the coolest"! This was inspired by the giant wreath they put up at their country house every Christmas, and it is one of my favorite items from their prolific product collections. 6. Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. - Buffalo Plaid Fringed Throw - $120This 100% wool blanket will be sure to keep you warm during the chilly winter months. Buffalo Plaid is super classic, and will stay in style for a very long time. Perfect for your guest room, or movie night on the sofa. 7. Coalition for the Homeless - Any amountSadly, due to skyrocketing living costs, homelessness in New York City is on the rise. This year nearly 60,000 people, including more than 25,000 children will be spending the holidays in a homeless shelter. The Coalition for the Homeless provides emergency food and clothing, permanent housing, job training, and special programs for homeless youth. Please consider making a donation this year to help make the holidays a little more comfortable for those in need. 8. Thymes Frasier Fir Candle - $28Thymes Frasier Fir Candle is hands down my favorite holiday candle! It has a rich, earthy scent that smells just like a Christmas tree, and instantly fills your home with holiday cheer. I've tried other similar candles that have a mild, artificial scent, but Thymes Frasier Fir the real deal. It smells amazing and lasts a long time. 9. Brooklyn Slate Co. - Slate Cheese Board (multiple sizes) - $28 and upServe your cheese and appetizers like a real grown-up with these beautiful, natural cheese boards made of slate from a family quarry in Upstate New York.